1996 Ford E-150 Mark III Conversion Van
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โDec-05-2014 09:07 AM
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โDec-28-2014 04:11 PM
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1992 International Genesis school bus conversion
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โDec-10-2014 03:37 AM
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โDec-09-2014 08:44 PM
Fortunately, I had the 351 engine. I towed a 5,500 lb. travel trailer, and I now realize I was grossly overloaded.
A conversion van is so heavy that it really has no business towing more than a bass boat. Most travel trailers really do best towed by a 3/4 ton truck that has heavier brakes, axles and suspension. With a crew cab and topper, they're quite serviceable.
I later went to an Expedition, and a new 2003 F250 Crewcab diesel truck that's just getting broken in.
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โDec-05-2014 10:51 AM
Weighing the rig will give you tons of information.
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Jeremiah
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โDec-05-2014 10:46 AM
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โDec-05-2014 10:39 AM
2014 ORV really big trailer
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โDec-05-2014 10:27 AM
what does the vehicle weigh and how much gvw is the rated for...
need more info, before any guesstimate may be made.
just swapping rear ends springs won't change what you can tow, unless it allows you to haul more weight. then you can tow less than if your vehicle is unloaded.
usually a conversion van weighs several hundred lbs more than a stock vehicle. (probably the reason for the 3/4 ton springs).
somewhere in the texas 'lost pines'
currently without rv.
'13' Ford Fusion
'83' Ford Ranger with a 2.2 Diesel.
'56' Ford F100, 4.6 32 valve v8, crown vic front suspension.
downsizing from a 1 ton diesel and a 32' trailer, to a 19-21' trailer for the '56'.
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โDec-05-2014 10:27 AM
monika4555 wrote:
I just purchased a 1996 Ford E-150 Mark III Conversion Van that has rear leaf springs from a E-250 does anyone know how much weight I can pull with it? I am looking to purchase a travel trailer. Thanks
I'd guess in the 5K range. The 1/2 ton rating of your van is not a limit of it's rear springs.
I'm gonna guess it's equipped with the 5.0 V8 and a 4 speed AOD tranny.
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โDec-05-2014 10:26 AM
Spend $10 and go to a CAT scale and get van weighed..then compare that number with data info on door jam or in glove box (GVWR).
Bet with all of the items used in conversion not much weight is left before reaching GVWR and/or other ratings (axle ratings/tire load ratings)
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